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SM53 JWX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,915 mi
Last recorded93,915 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,018 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on nearside lower body sill(outer)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,873 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,445 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres walls slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2010 27,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 27,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear plate debonding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,362 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,786 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 20,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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SM53 JWX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 JWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM53 JWX registered?

SM53 JWX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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